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Boron Carbide

This hard abrasive (B4C) is produced artificially. Used extensively in drilling and finishing of sintered carbide dies. Used only in loose form. When mixed with mineral oil, it forms an abrasive paste. A popular media for “ripping out” the die bores but not normally used for finishing carbide dies due to its rough grit.

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